Camperdown - Darlington

Camperdown - Darlington has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Camperdown - Darlington's population is around 9,653 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,321 people (15.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,332 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,609 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 9 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 5,645 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly sought resource. Camperdown - Darlington's 15.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (7.8%) and Greater Sydney, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 93.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilizes the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Regarding demographic trends, a significant population increase in the top quartile of national areas is forecast, with the area expected to expand by 4,084 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 41.9% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Camperdown - Darlington is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Camperdown - Darlington has seen around 5 new homes approved annually, totalling 28 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 1 approval has been recorded. Given population has fallen over the past period, development activity has been adequate in relative terms, a positive for buyers, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $658,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Additionally, $1.1 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating minimal commercial development activity.

When measured against Greater Sydney, Camperdown - Darlington records markedly lower building activity (89.0% below regional average per person). This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. This activity is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. New development consists of 40.0% standalone homes and 60.0% townhouses or apartments. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (4.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. The location has approximately 2172 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market.

Future projections show Camperdown - Darlington adding 4,040 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Camperdown - Darlington has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 33 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the NSW Health Infrastructure Program - Inner West, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Redevelopment, University of Sydney Campus Transformation, and Landcom Camperdown Mixed-Use Development, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Camperdown - Darlington ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Camperdown - Darlington features a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.5%, and relative employment stability over the past year. As of December 2025, 6,515 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.6% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (73.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 59.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise professional & technical, education & training, and health care & social assistance. The area shows particularly strong specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level. Meanwhile, construction has a limited presence with 4.0% employment compared to 8.6% regionally. With 2.1 workers for every resident, as at the Census, the area functions as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.4% while employment declined by 0.4%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2%, labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Camperdown - Darlington. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Camperdown - Darlington's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The Camperdown - Darlington SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $68,240 and an average of $87,944 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is among the highest in Australia, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $74,286 (median) and $95,736 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Camperdown - Darlington, between the 80th and 89th percentiles nationally. The data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 32.4% of residents (3,127 people), aligning with the region where this cohort likewise represents 30.9%. The substantial proportion of high earners (41.4% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Camperdown - Darlington. High housing costs consume 21.2% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 81st percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Camperdown - Darlington features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure within Camperdown - Darlington, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 4.4% houses and 95.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Camperdown - Darlington lagged that of Sydney metro at 17.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (24.3%) or rented (58.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Sydney metro average at $3,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $600, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Camperdown - Darlington's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Camperdown - Darlington features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 50.4% of all households, comprising 15.0% couples with children, 29.1% couples without children, and 5.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 49.6%, with lone person households at 33.0% and group households comprising 16.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.1 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Camperdown - Darlington shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

Educational attainment in Camperdown - Darlington significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 56.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 35.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Technical qualifications represent 13.8% of educational achievements for residents aged 15+ – advanced diplomas (6.8%) and certificates (7.0%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 43.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 32.9% in tertiary education, 3.6% in primary education, and 2.8% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis reveals 38 active transport stops operating within Camperdown - Darlington, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 36 individual routes, collectively providing 10,114 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 161 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 41%, with 24% walking and 16% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 0.5 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A high 59.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 1,444 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 266 weekly trips per individual stop.

Camperdown - Darlington's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Camperdown - Darlington, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts see low prevalence of common health conditions, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 63% of the total population (6,110 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 11.3% and 8.8% of residents, respectively, while 74.2% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 5.9% of residents aged 65 and over (573 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Camperdown - Darlington was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Camperdown - Darlington was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 22.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 35.4% born overseas. The main religion in Camperdown - Darlington is Christianity, which makes up 26.5% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 0.9% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Camperdown - Darlington are English, comprising 22.8% of the population, Australian, comprising 19.3% of the population, and Other, comprising 10.9% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 16.0%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: French is notably overrepresented at 0.8% of Camperdown - Darlington (vs 0.5% regionally), Irish at 10.3% (vs 6.1%) and Chinese at 8.2% (vs 8.4%).

Camperdown - Darlington hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

At 27 years, Camperdown - Darlington's median age is notably under the Greater Sydney average of 37 and substantially under Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, Camperdown - Darlington has a higher concentration of 15 - 24 residents (34.0%) but fewer 5 - 14 year-olds (2.6%). This 15 - 24 concentration is well above the national 12.5%. Following the 2021 Census, the area has become younger, with the median age dropping 1.8 years to 27 from 29. Specifically, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 28.4% to 34.0% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 4.6% to 2.6% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 10.6% to 8.8%. Demographic modeling suggests Camperdown - Darlington's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to grow exceptionally, expanding by 965 people (114%) from 847 to 1,813.